Land Acquisition Analyst

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc., Bay Area Division is currently looking for a Land Acquisition Analyst for the Land Department. The right candidate will support the Land Team to source and contract land for the development of residential subdivisions and to acquire finished lots.  This will include researching and analyzing properties using GIS, city/county planning websites, and other sources to identify new sites, understand site characteristics, conduct initial feasibility, track land sales data, and collect competitive market data. This position is in person, Monday through Friday. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 plus a discretionary bonus package.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Initially investigate site characteristics, including current and required zoning, compatibility with land use plans, wetlands, topography, school districts, competitors, and proximity to employment centers and local services & amenities
• Identify land leads by contacting brokers and engineers, reviewing development websites, studying GIS and land use plans, driving areas, and researching available resources
• Monitor Unified Development Ordinances (UDO/LDO) and infrastructure projects
• Maintain a database of land sales data, employment announcements approved new subdivisions, and other relevant data to inform the Land Acquisition team
• Assist with contract prep documents and tracking contract milestone dates
• Complete project startup documents for all new deals at contract execution
• Attend meetings with sellers, brokers, and developers with the Land Acquisition Manager
• Learn how to negotiate and contract land and lots
• Assist the Market Analyst to identify competitors for each new deal
• Conducts all business professionally and ethically to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university
• One year of related experience and/or training
• Familiarity with Land Acquisition, land development, real estate, and/or GIS research; or completion of coursework in a relatable degree program
• Proficiency with MS Office and email

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Vision and Dental
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays

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